A public record is any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business, prepared, owned, used or retained by a public body regardless of physical form or characteristics. You have the right to inspect any non-exempt public record, by Oregon law. See the Public Records Access Policy for more details. See Oregon Revised Statute Chapter sections 192.501 and 192.502 for a complete list of exemptions.

City staff will give you an estimated cost. If it is more than $25, the staff will give you a written statement of the costs. They will not continue until you confirm in writing and prepay. If the actual time and costs are less than estimated, you will receive a refund for the difference.

Staff time for public records is billed by the quarter-hour, at a rate of $40 per hour. If this is your first request in the calendar year, then the first hour will not be billed. If you have any questions, please contact Administration.

To request a fee reduction, fill out the Request for Fee Waivers or Reduction Form (PDF) and submit it along with your public records request. If the city decides the request benefits the general public, the fee may be waived. These evaluations are case-by-case and are based on the totality of the circumstances.